Hello!
I have been a long time shadow reader, first time poster. I am having two distinct issues with my maslow cnc setup.
For reference, I am using Fusion 360 and followed this g-code guide to set up a custom nameplate sign which contains a cursive (l) and (e) that have a section that needs to be cut out from the main contour.
The two main problems I have are:
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When cutting out the inner of the letter (l) and (e) it does not lift the bit high enough to clear the other letters.
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When starting the first cut, it pulls the z axis too high, and 30 seconds later it tries to plunge the z axis all the day, “torpedo’s be damned.”
What I have done:
Every time I go to cut, I manually zero the z-axis to ensure the bit is level with the bottom of the sled. Still does funky things.
The first time I tried to create the G-Code from Fusion 360, I selected the main nameplate as a 2d contour and the inner letter cuts as a 2d contour for it to cut out. And it didn’t help. Then I did two different g-codes, with the insides of the letters being pocket cuts, and it didn’t gouge the letters as bad, but still did…
At this point I am out of ways to figure this out! I really want to upgrade to the M2 kit, but can’t justify the cost if I can’t get this figured out!
Any suggestions of what I am doing wrong?